The Long View

In this episode of Quick Looks from The Long View, I'm pleased to be joined by Elhannan Lloyd Keller once again as we investigate two titles from Tasty Minstrel Games, Guilds of London and Guns and Steel. What makes this area majority game by Tony Boydell unique? Does the theme come through? How does game play change at different player counts? Listen to hear our thoughts. Finally, we examine the unique hand building civilization game from Jesse Li. Does this little game pack a big punch? How's the replayability? Tune in to hear our take! The Long View and Quick Looks are proudly sponsored by www.gamesurplus.com. Go and see what you should expect from an online retailer; attention to detail, great customer service and a fantastic selection of hard to find games and imports. Check them out!

In this episode of The Long View, I pleased once again to be joined by co-host T.C. Reid and special, returning guest Joe Sallen as we discuss the game of Concordia from designer Mac Gerdts. Is this his best design? What, if anything, do the expansions add? What's the best player count? Do you need to add a little Salsa? Find out the answers to these questions and more in this episode of The Long View. The Long View is proudly sponsored by www.gamesurplus.com. Go and check out all that they have to offer including all the new Speil, Kenner and Kinderspiel award nominees in stock! Truly great customer service, truly great prices, all at www.gamesurplus.com Thanks to them for their continued support!

In this episode of The Long View, I'm pleased to be joined once again by co-host T.C. Reid as we discuss his favorite game from designer Martin Wallace, A Study in Emerald. What makes this game so unique, and yet so divisive? Is it a mess of too many ingredients, or a perfect stew of gaming goodness? Tune in to hear our thoughts about this fascinating game. Thanks to my sponsor www.gamesurplus.com for their continued support of the show. Go and check out why they are my favorite online retailer and the best choice for you as well! Thanks as well to The Dice Tower! Go to www.dicetower.com to see all the latest news, reviews, commentary and other great podcasts in The Network.

In this episode of The Long View, I'm happy to be joined by Adam Gemmer and co-host T.C. Reid as we discuss one of our favorite games, Tammany Hall. Is this game too mean to play? Is it best with four or five? Is it thematic? Will you keep your friends if you play? Find out the answers to these questions and more in this episode of The Long View. The Long View is a proud member of The Dice Tower Network of podcasts. Go and check out all of the great sister podcasts in the Network at dicetower.com The Long View is proudly sponsored by www.gamesurplus.com Go and check out what makes them so special and helpful to the entire gaming community. Listen to the episode for a special offer as well, courtesy of GameSurplus. Thanks to them for their support, and thanks to YOU for listening!

In this Episode of Quick Looks from The Long View, T.C. Reid and I check out three new titles for your consideration. First up is Okey Dokey from Hisashi Hayashi and Tasty Minstrel Games. Is this little filler worth your time, or should you let this one pass on by? Next up is Coal Baron: The Great Card Game from Stronghold Games. How does this compare to the board game? Is it best with two or four? Listen to hear our thoughts. Finally, we examine Evolution: Climate from North Star Games, LLC. Is this the next step in the (ahem) evolution of this game series, or is it one you should let wither on the vine? Tune in to find out! Thanks to my generous sponsor www.gamesurplus.com for their continued support of The Long View. Be sure to check them out when you place your next online order and find out what makes them so special. Thanks, of course, to YOU as well for listening!

In this episode of Quick Looks from The Long View, Elhannan Lloyd Keller and I investigate two new titles. First up is The Fog of War by Geoff Engelstein and published by Stronghold Games. Is this a truly new take on the wargame genre? Is the game more strategic or tactical? Will it be compelling for wargamers and eurogamers? Listen to hear our thoughts. Next up is the classic Amun-Re, recently reprinted by Tasty Minstrel Games. Is this a game that is worthy of a beautiful reprint? Does it play well at all player counts? Does an older design like this hold up compared to more current games? We attempt to answer these questions and more in this episode. Thanks, as always, to my sponsor www.gamesurplus.com. Go and check out their new web page design, and see what makes them my first choice for online purchases! Thanks to The Dice Tower and the Network of sister podcasts, and thanks, of course, to YOU for listening!

In this episode of The Long View, I'm happy to be joined by Matt Clark as we discuss the fascinating games of Cole Wehrle. First, we discuss Pax Pamir along with the Pax Pamir: Khyber Knives expansion. We then review An Infamous Traffic and discuss what makes this new title so intriguing and different. Finally, we discuss the upcoming John Company. Thanks to www.gamesurplus.com for their support of The Long View. Go and see what makes them so special and worthy of a closer look! If you enjoy the episode, please consider joining The Long View Guild for news of upcoming episodes and promotions. Thanks to YOU for listening!

In this episode of The Long View, I'm pleased to be joined by co-host T.C. Reid and returning contributor Joe Sallen as we discuss a modern classic, Hansa Teutonica. What makes this game special? Is the theme a help or a hindrance? What do the expansions add to the base game? Tune in to hear our opinions about these questions and more in this episode. The Long View is a proud member of The Dice Tower Network ! Go and check out all of the great resources available at www.dicetower.com. The Long View is generously sponsored by www.gamesurplus.com. Go and check them out for fantastic customer service and hard to find imports and see what makes them so special! Thanks to them for their support! If you're interested in the show, please consider joining The Long View Guild for news and promotions. Thanks for listening!

In this episode of The Long View, I'm pleased to be joined by co-host T.C. Reid and first time contributor Alex Singh as we discuss his favorite game, Archipelago. What makes this game so unique? How does it handle the theme of exploration and exploitation? Why is it so divisive among some gamers who alternately love or hate the end game scoring? Listen to hear our thoughts in this episode! The Long View is a pround member of The Dice Tower Network, and is sponsored by www.gamesurplus.com Go and find out why they are the first place I look when making an online purchase! Thanks to them for their support, and thanks, of course, to YOU for listening!

In this episode of The Long View, I'm happy to be joined by Elhannan Lloyd Keller as we investigate two new titles from Stronghold Games, Great Western Trail and Sola Fide: The Reformation. Are these titles worthy of your attention and collection? What makes them unique? Listen to hear our opinions in this new episode! Thanks to our sponsor, www.gamesurplus.com for their continued support of The Long View. If you are intrigued by any of these titles, please be sure to go to Gamesuplus to pick them up! If you enjoy the episode, please consider joining The Long View Guild for news of new shows, episode discussion threads and more!

In this episode of The Long View, T.C. Reid and I are pleased to be joined by returning contributor Stephen Miller as we discuss one of his favorite games, Glen More. What makes this game so unique? Can a tableau builder that encourages you to NOT build your tableau actually work? Where does the tension in the game come from? How does it compare to the new release Lunarchitects? What general strategy advice does Stephen have for you? Find out the answer to these questions and more in this episode! The Long View is a proud member of The Dice Tower Network of podcasts. Go and check out all of the great sister podcasts in the Network. The Long View is also generously sponsored by www.gamesurplus.com. Go and check out what makes them so special, and such a great source for hard to find imports and the most popular games. Thanks to them for their support!

Tired of lists about the best of 2016? In overload? Want to think back with fond memories aaaalllllll the way back to 2015? Well look no further! In this episode of The Long View, I'm pleased to be joined by co-host T.C. Reid as we look back at 2015 in board games. Which ones caught our attention? Which ones were innovative? Which ones are still on our tables and why? Listen and hear our picks for the best of 2015! The Long View is proud to be sponsored by www.gamesurplus.com. Like one of the games you hear about in this episode? Go and check them out to see why they're our favorite online retailer. Thanks to them for their support! If you enjoy the episode, please consider joining The Long View Guild to hear news and announcements of upcoming episodes and events. Thanks for listening!

In this episode of Quick Looks from The Long View, Elhannan Lloyd Keller and I review two new titles. First up is The Oracle of Delphi by Stefan Feld and publisher Tasty Minstrel Games. Is this another Feldian point salad extravaganza or an entirely new style of game from this noted designer? Tune in to hear our thoughts! Finally, we review one of the newest titles from Spielworxx, North American Railways. Does this small box game pack the punch of a runaway locomotive, or does it have all of the intensity of Thomas the Tank Engine? Listen and see what we think of this intriguing card game. Thanks, of course, to our generous sponsor www.gamesurplus.com for their continued support of The Long View. Go and see why they are my favorite online retailer bar none, and check out their growing stock of imports. Thanks, of course, to YOU for listening! If you enjoy the episode, please consider joining The Long View Guild for news and discussion about the show.

In this episode of The Long View, I'm pleased to be joined by first time contributor Andrew Denison as we discuss one of his favorite games, Three Kingdoms Redux. What makes this three player only game so special? Can you balance an asymmetrical game with only three player without a kingmaker? How well does the game capture the theme? These questions and more are explored in this episode of The Long View. The Long View is a proud member of The Dice Tower Network of podcasts. Go and see all of the resources available at www.dicetower.com. The Long View is also generously sponsored by www.gamesurplus.com Go and check them out for your gaming needs. They specialize in hard to find imports like this week's featured game. Thanks to them, and thanks to YOU for your support! If you enjoy the show, please consider joining The Long View Guild for news and special announcements. Thanks for listening!

In this episode of Quick Looks from The Long View, I'm pleased to be joined by my co-host Elhannan Lloyd Keller as we explore two new titles. First up is The Pursuit of Happiness from Stronghold Games. Is this just a CV retread? A The Game of Life wannabe, or is it just possible it's something special that actually makes you feel like you've lived a full and amazing life? Tune in to hear our thoughts. Next, we discuss the new title Flag Dash from designer Kirk Dennison. Is this a whimsical family game, or an overwrought programmed movement game, far too meaty for its fun theme. Listen and find out. Thanks, as always, to our sponsor, www.gamesurplus.com for their continued support of the show. Go and find out whey they are my first choice when it comes to online purchases and hard to find imports. Thanks, as well, to The Dice Tower. We are a proud member of the Network! Go and check out all the great content for you at www.dicetower.com. Thanks, of course, to YOU for listening! The episode can be found here i

In this episode of The Long View, I'm pleased to be joined once again by returning contributor Joe Sallen from The Good, The Board, and The Ugly as we discuss the game The Voyages of Marco Polo. Is this game a masterpiece of dice allocation, individual player powers and variable setup or does it collapse under the weight of such demands? What makes the game shine? What flaws may become apparent after multiple plays? Tune in to hear our thoughts. Thanks, as always, to my sponsor www.gamesurplus.com for their continued support of The Long View. Go and check out why they are my favorite online retailer! Thanks, as well, to The Dice Tower. The Long View is a proud member of The Dice Tower Network of podcasts. Go and see all of the shows and reviews available at www.dicetower.com. Thanks as well, of course, to YOU for listening!

In this episode of Quick Looks from The Long View, Elhannan Lloyd Keller and I discuss two new titles. First up from Stronghold Games is City of Spies: Estoril 1942. Is this spy vs. spy bluffing game a sneaky hit, or a Mad Magazine inspired bomb? Listen to hear our impressions of this new title. Finally, we review Islebound from Red Raven Games. Is this the best of Laukat? Does a game need to be revolutionary in design to be great? Check out our impressions of this interesting new title. Thanks, as always, to our sponsor www.gamesurplus.com for their continued support of The Long View and Quick Looks. Go and find out why they should be your first destination for online boardgame purchases!

In this special episode of The Long View, I'm pleased to be joined by none other than Stephen Buonocore as we discuss the history of Stronghold Games and the man himself. In this episode we dive into the details of the company as it has evolved, but also the details about Stephen himself to see how his experiences have shaped the course of the company and the Stronghold Brand. Finally, we end with a discussion of his upcoming games including Great Western Trail, Terraforming Mars, J�rv�k, Fabled Fruit, The Fog of War, Fuji Flush and La Granja: The Dice Game - No Siesta!. Thanks, of course, to my sponsor www.gamsurplus.com for their support of the show! If you are intrigued by any of the titles you hear us discuss, please consider giving them your business. Thanks to The Dice Tower Network as well. Go any check out all of the great resources at www.dicetower.com, and thanks, of course, to YOU for listening! If you enjoy the episode, please consider joining The Long View Guild for news and discussion about

In this episode of Quick Looks from The Long View, Elhannan Lloyd Keller and I investigate two new titles. First up is Kraftwagen V6 edition from Stronghold Games. Does this game deserve shelf space along other games of similar theme like Automobile, or is it just more of the same? Listen to hear out impressions and thoughts of this new edition. Finally, we end by discussing the newest title from designers Ben Pinchback and Matt Riddle, Morocco. Is this game a worthy successor to the awesomeness of Fleet, or does it fall flat? Listen to hear our opinions about this new title from Eagle-Gryphon Games. Thanks, as always, to my sponsor www.gamesurplus.com, your first and best choice for online purchases and hard to find import games. #gamesurplusimports4u! If you enjoy the show, please consider joining The Long View Guild to her the latest news and announcement from the show. Thanks, as always, to YOU for listening!

In this episode of The Long View, join first time contributor Ben Stroup and I as we discuss his favorite game Empires: Age of Discovery. What differences are there between this new edition and the original, Age of Empires III: The Age of Discovery? What makes this worker placement game special and unique? What has made this title from 2007 stand the test of time? Ben and I discuss all of this and more in this episode of The Long View. The Long View is proudly sponsored by www.gamesurplus.com Go and see why they are my favorite online retailer and importer. Tell your story about a rare or hard to find game that you got at GameSurplus on Twitter using #gamesurplusimports4u and enter to win a free copy of Flick 'em Up!!